Surfactants in cosmetics

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Surfactants in cosmetics

(Surfactant science series, v. 68)

Marcel Dekker, c1997

2nd ed., rev. and expanded / edited by Martin M. Rieger, Linda D. Rhein

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

"Second Edition provides a thorough, up-to-date treatment of the fundamental behavior of surface active agents in solutions, their interaction with biological structures from proteins and membranes to the stratum corneum and epidermis, and their performance in formulations such as shampoos, dentifrice, aerosols, and skin cleansers."

Table of Contents

  • Surfactant chemistry and classification
  • physical properties of surfactants used in cosmetics
  • the analysis of surfactants in cosmetics
  • principles of emulsion formation
  • emulsifier selection/HLB
  • multiple emulsions in cosmetics
  • multiphase emulsions
  • stability of emulsions
  • phase inversion in emulsions - CAPICO - concept and application
  • solubilization in cosmetic systems
  • selection of solubilizers
  • lipsomes and niosomes
  • surfactants for skin cleansers
  • cleansing bars for face and body - in search of mildness
  • topical antibacterial wash products
  • hair cleansers
  • surfactants in dental products
  • in vitro interactions - biochemical and biophysical effects of surfactants on skin
  • surfactant mildness
  • surfactant effects on skin barrier
  • bioengineering techniques for investigating the effects of surfactants on skin
  • skin penetration enhancement by surfactants
  • human in vitro methods for assessing the irritation potential of cleansing systems
  • the challenge of using the inarticulate consumer as an R&D partner in cosmetic product development
  • toxicology of surfactants used in cosmetics
  • chemical instability of surfactants
  • inactivation of preservatives by surfactants
  • solubilization of fragrances by surfactants.

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  • NCID
    BA31009364
  • ISBN
    • 0824798058
  • LCCN
    97000057
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 635 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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